Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Strasbourg in January
This is the coldest month in Strasbourg: highs average 40°F (5°C) and lows 29°F (-2°C), with about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 40°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Only about 8 h 31 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (43 → 42/100).
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January falls outside it.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Strasbourg in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Red sandstone Gothic cathedral with a 142-metre spire, an astronomical clock and a market at its feet.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Barrage Vauban
A 17th-century covered dam with a free rooftop terrace looking over the Ponts Couverts to the cathedral.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Chez Yvonne
A classic winstub on rue du Sanglier with red-checked tables, tarte flambée and Alsace pinot noir.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Pâtisserie Christian
Pastry shop and tearoom on rue Mercière, steps from the cathedral, with bredele biscuits and stollen in December.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in January
- Colmar in January~39 mi · highs 41°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in January~91 mi · highs 38°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Rüdesheim in January~97 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lucerne in January~109 mi · highs 40°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Strasbourg in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
How cold is Strasbourg in January?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in January?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.8 in (758 mm).
What should I pack for Strasbourg in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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